Charles Sumner: “I would never give offence to any one, here or elsewhere, if I knew…”

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I would never give offence to any one, here or elsewhere, if I knew how to avoid it, while in all things I faithfully discharge my public duty.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes his desire to avoid causing offense while fulfilling his public duties.

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Charles Sumner: “I would never give offence to any one, here or elsewhere, if I knew how to avoid it, while in all things I faithfully…”